Cosas Que Se Balancean / Things That Balance

When winter hits, many people in colder climates spend most of their time indoors. But what do wild animals do? Some animals spend winters hibernating. Beginning readers will learn what hibernation is, why some animals hibernate and others don't, and how hibernating animals prepare for their long sleep. Full-color photographs grab readers' attention and allow them to draw connections to the narrative. Readers will love learning about this mysterious, restful time in some animals' lives.

"This oversized book introduces children to the alarming number of species that are endangered, threatened or, unfortunately, extinct. It includes amphibians, birds, mammals, reptiles, and fish, devoting an entire page to each animal. Readers will learn the threats facing each one, where each one lives or lived, including the type of habitat, its diet, size, and ongoing conservation efforts."

La Universidad de Murcia, continuando con su iniciativa comenzada en el año 2009 de orientar y ayudar a los alumnos que preparan las pruebas de acceso a las enseñanzas universitarias oficiales de grado, ha decidido presentar esta nueva Guía de la Materia de Inglés. La Guía se concibe como un material de apoyo para los alumnos que se encuentren en posesión del título de Bachiller o equivalente, los que posean títulos de técnico superior de formación profesional o bien aquellos mayores de 25 años que tengan la intención de realizar el examen de la materia de Inglés en...

After several military accomplishments, Mirabeau B. Lamar entered the world of Texas politics. Elected president in 1838, Lamar faced a host of problems with mixed success. His advocacy for education laid the framework for public education in Texas.